The Nereus, a three-seater with a hydrogen fuel-cell powerplant, changes its shape to reflect the different movements and speeds experienced in the course of driving it. Inspired by the form of mantas and stingrays, the car is named after the shape-shifting Old Man of the Sea from Greek mythology.
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Ceri Yorath's Nereus - The Dreams of Children
Thursday, September 18th, 2008Paul Howse's Enigma - The Dreams of Children
Thursday, September 18th, 2008Paul Howse was inspired by his love of classic cars when he came up with the bronze-coated Enigma, which lives in a solar-powered garage that transfers energy to the car. The suspension goes even beyond the Magneride of the R8 (see page 7 of influx 6), as the whole car rides on a Maglev generated cushion of air.
Joonas Vartola's Iomega - The Dreams of Children
Thursday, September 18th, 2008Finnish designer, Joonas Vartola says that the Iomega is a relaxation capsule with a chauffeur. The shape of the car was inspired by the lines of a swan. Driver and passengers have their own private compartments. This is “a passenger car rather than the usual driver’s car architecture,” according to Joonas.

